Leaders of major US Jewish orgs pen letter to Congress imploring passage of foreign aid bills

• Published date: 19 April 2024
• Author: HANNAH SARISOHN
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

The bill is set to provide Israel with more than $26 billion of military and security aid

"We write to urge your support for vital assistance of our ally, Israel," the letter says. "It is past time for the House of Representatives to address the urgent security needs of the United States and key allies."

The letter continues to state that "We believe the aid package before you will garner bipartisan support and be signed by the President of the United States.

Israel's territorial integrity and sovereignty were challenged on October 7 and the world's only Jewish state is now facing a generational existential crisis, the letter says.

Letter discusses Israel's challenges following October 7

The letter goes on to say the unprecedented events last weekend where Iran fired more than 320 attack drones and...